When I lived across the great water, on that island to our west, there were pizza places called Ray’s, Original Ray’s, Real Ray’s, Honest-to-God Ray’s, etc. Here in Brooklyn Patsy Grimaldi had Patsy’s, then Grimaldi’s, and now Julianna’s, named for Patsy’s mom. Julianna’s occupies the former Grimaldi’s space on Old Fulton Street in the Fulton Ferry Historic District and a new Grimaldi’s (Patsy sold the name) is at the corner of Front and Old Fulton streets, that once was a bank, then an upscale restaurant, then a Latin themed night club. Mr, J. was at Julianna’s with his cam, saw Patsy and his wife, and got video of them teaching some tourists how to eat pizza the Brooklyn way.
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First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn Hosts Fifth Annual Pancake Breakfast With Santa
The First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn is hosting its fifth annual Breakfast with (the real) Santa Claus on Saturday, December 15. “Children of all ages” are invited to attend the festive pancake breakfast; tix are $10 per person or $40 per family, with seatings at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Seats are limited! Call 718-624-3770 […]
Fired Up: DUMBO’s Grimaldi’s Owner Sues Over New Pizzeria Next Door
The enduring tug of war over DUMBO’s Grimaldi’s Pizza is heating up again, this time over its coal ovens. Frank Ciolli, who purchased the Grimaldi’s name for $500,000 in 1998, charges pizza legend Patsy Grimaldi with illegally installing a coal brick oven at 19 Old Fulton Street. But there’s more to the tiff: After a […]
Stylish Lady Eats Game at Henry’s End in Brooklyn Heights, Makes Video
As a reminder that it’s wild game time at Henry’s End, check out this “entertaining” video on the You Tube of someone called TravelChicTV visting the North Heights eatery. On Wednesday (12/5), Henry’s End will be offering up their game dinner paired with wines from Robert Foley Vineyards. And yes, kangaroo is on the menu […]
Danish Fair is a Hit
This was the scene in Hilles Hall, Plymouth Church yesterday (Saturday) afternoon, as people kept coming in and lining up for the buffet of open faced sandwiches (as always, I particularly liked the briny little shrimp with mayonnaise and lettuce, although the country style pate with sweet pickled beets was also excellent). Carlsberg lager was […]
Noodle Pudding Hosts Autism Fundraiser [Video]
Karl Junkersfeld looks at the North Heights/DUMBO dining scene in his latest video – which also focuses on a recent fundraising event at his favorite haunt Noodle Pudding. Watch it after the jump.
Last Minute Weekend Suggestions
Saturday offers two big events: the Occupy Sandy benefit concert at St. Ann & the Holy Trinity, featuring Vampire Weekend (photo courtesy The Guardian) along with other indie groups and musicians (update: the Eventbrite website now says the concert is sold out), and the Danish Christmas Fair, which continues on Sunday. Your last chance to […]
VIDEO: Red Hook Fairway Determined To Come Back Better Than Ever
As BHB reported November 9, Red Hook’s Fairway Market suffered major damage from Hurricane Sandy. with the 52,000sf waterfront grocery at the base of Van Brunt taking on 5 feet of water and closed “indefinitely” as rebuilding ensues. Red Hook store General Manager Andy Zuleta has posted a video showing the destruction, cleanup efforts and […]
Danish Seamen’s Church: Danish Christmas Fair November 17-18
The Danish Seamen’s Church in Brooklyn Heights at 102 Willow Street is hosting its annual Traditional Danish Christmas Fair Saturday, November 17, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, November 18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.. Julie Slok shares with BHB: “You may have heard about delicious Danish open-faced sandwiches with their lavish combinations of fish and seafood, cheese, […]
Red Hook’s Beloved Fairway Market Closed ‘Indefinitely’ After Hurricane Sandy
The New York Times reports on the devastating flooding from Hurricane Sandy of Red Hook’s Fairway Market—a favorite of many Brooklyn Heights’ shoppers—and its impact on so many other smaller shops in the neighborhood. The 52,000sf waterfront grocery at the base of Van Brunt took on 5 feet of water and is closed indefinitely. The […]
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